Streamer cannons rental

What streamer cannons are and what you use them for

A streamer cannon fires a charge of long, narrow ribbons into the air in a powerful burst. Those ribbons, often of metallic foil, shoot cleanly upwards or forwards and then hang in the air for a moment before descending slowly. The image is different from that of confetti or serpentine: where those effects give a cloud or a playful net, streamers draw sharp, glittering lines through the air. Under bright light those lines light up and give a sleek, modern and spectacular image that suits a contemporary show.

You use streamer cannons at the moment a programme calls for a grand, polished finale. The glitter and the length of the ribbons make it an effect that impresses especially from a distance and under light, which makes it suitable for a large stage or a wide room. Streamers belong to the spectacular special effects and work most strongly as an accent on a peak: the reveal of a product, the closing chord of a show or the moment a winner is announced. Because the ribbons hang for a while, they give a slightly longer afterglow than confetti, so the moment lingers instead of being over at once.

When streamer cannons suit your event

Streamer cannons come into their own at events with a sleek, professional look where a big highlight belongs. At a product launch streamers give the moment of the reveal a modern, glittering charge that fits a brand wanting to present itself in a contemporary way. The ribbons that light up under the light reinforce the feeling that something special is being shown.

At a gala, an award evening or a large corporate event too streamers work as a spectacular finale, for example at the announcement of a winner or the close of the programme. On a large stage, where a subtler effect would fall flat, the long ribbons give exactly the scale such a room calls for. At an exuberant party or corporate party streamers can set the dance floor in a glittering rain at the highlight. It is important that the room lets the ribbons shoot out freely without them getting caught in lighting or rigging; we assess this in advance and, together with you, determine the best setup.

The technology: placement, setup, test and operation

Streamers look simple, but a clean shot calls for precision in placement and timing. A wrongly placed cannon gives ribbons that get caught in the structure or that reach only part of the room; well placed, it draws sharp, glittering lines across the whole space.

Placement

We determine the positions of the cannons based on the floor plan, the height of the room and the spot where the guests or the stage are located. We aim the cannons so the ribbons form a wide, even path and stay clear of hanging lighting, rigging and decor. In a large room or a wide stage we use several cannons from different positions, so the image is even and reaches the whole space. We match the clear path and the height to the location.

Setup and test

On the day itself we place the cannons, load the streamers and connect the control. We check the path without a charge and adjust the direction, so the ribbons go exactly where they should and do not end up in the structure. We do this test well before the start, so there is time to adjust positions. We also coordinate how many shots you want and whether we deploy them simultaneously or one after another for the desired build.

Operation on location

During the programme our technician operates the streamer cannons, so the shot lands exactly on the moment you want: on the beat, at the reveal or on the cue of the host. We coordinate the timing with light and sound in advance, so all elements coincide. That way it does not become a loose shot, but a finale that fits the build of your programme.

Points of attention for streamer cannons

The most important point of attention is the clear path of the ribbons. Metallic streamers are long and light and can get caught in hanging lighting, rigging or decor if the placement is wrong. We look at the room in advance and aim the cannons so the ribbons come down on the floor and do not get stuck in the structure, which also makes the clean-up easier.

A second point is the clean-up itself. Streamers are longer than confetti and spread over a large area, so we coordinate with you and the venue in advance about who handles the clean-up. Fire safety plays a part too: we work exclusively with flame retardant material suitable for public spaces, and where streamers come close to warm light or other effects, we take that into account. Finally, timing is decisive. Streamers draw their power from coinciding with the peak of your programme, so we always match the shot precisely to the right moment.

Combining with light, sound and other effects

Streamers are perhaps the effect most dependent on good light. Under a bright, directed light the metallic ribbons light up and glint while they hang, whereas in the dark they largely get lost. A lighting state that shoots on exactly in sync with the shot makes the image spectacular. We take care of that coordination between light and effect, so the ribbons really light up at the right moment.

The sound plays a part too: a shot that coincides with a musical hit or the end of a countdown lands much harder than a loose shot. Streamers also combine beautifully with confetti or serpentine for a fuller final shot, where the sharp lines of the streamers contrast with the cloud of confetti. Because HuurAV delivers sound, light, video and effects from a single source, all those elements fit together without you having to coordinate different parties. HuurAV takes care of the advice, the setup, the test and the operation, while standalone rental of simple effects without support can be arranged through SpeakerVerhuur.nl.

Requesting a quote

Do you want to close your show with a sleek, glittering rain of ribbons that hangs over your audience exactly on the beat? HuurAV, part of Speaker Verhuur Amsterdam, puts together a streamer cannon setup on a quote basis that suits your room, your house style and the rest of your technology, including colour and material choice, placement and operation on location. Let us know which moment you want to make sparkle and what your space looks like, and we will think along and send you a clear proposal. Request a no-obligation quote.